monuments
intermediateB1/ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənts/ · mon-u-ments
A structure built to commemorate a person or an event.
Meanings
A structure built to commemorate a person or an event.
ایک ایسی عمارت جو کسی شخص یا واقعے کی یادگار کے طور پر بنائی جاتی ہے۔
یادگار
yaadgar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- historical monuments
- national monuments
- cultural monuments
Example Sentences
The historical monuments of the city attract many tourists each year.
شہر کے تاریخی یادگار ہر سال بہت سے سیاحوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتے ہیں۔
Shehr ke tareekhi yaadgar har saal bohat se sayyahon ko apni taraf mutwajih karte hain.
The monument was built to honor the fallen soldiers.
یہ یادگار شہید ہونے والے فوجیوں کی عزت کے لیے بنائی گئی تھی۔
Yeh yaadgar shaheed hone wale faujiyon ki izzat ke liye banai gayi thi.
They plan to restore the old monuments in the park.
وہ پارک میں قدیم یادگاروں کی بحالی کا منصوبہ بنا رہے ہیں۔
Woh park mein qadeem yaadgaron ki behali ka mansooba bana rahe hain.
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Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'memory' to remember that monuments serve as reminders.
Imagine a grand statue in the middle of a park representing a historical figure.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تو کیا ہے، / تم خود ہی کو دیکھو، کہ یہ یادگار کیا ہے۔
Har aik baat pe kehte ho tum keh tu kya hai, / Tum khud hi ko dekho, keh yeh yaadgar kya hai.
On every matter you say, what are you? / Look at yourself, what is this monument?
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
یادگار بننا
yaadgar banna
To become a monument (to be remembered)
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "monumentum" — a reminder or a memorial
First known use: 14th century
The word 'monument' has Latin origins, relating to the idea of a reminder or a memorial for significant people or events. It has been adopted into various languages and maintained its foundational meaning.